10+ years
Tom
Meet Tom! A 4-year-old mixed breed with a happy-go-lucky approach to life and a strong desire for learning. Tom is always eager to please. Whether it'…
Animal Care Sanctuary • East Smithfield, PA
Senior Labrador Retriever dogs
Senior Labrador Retriever dogs for adoption
Meet 378 adoptable senior Labrador Retriever dogs (age 7+) from shelters and rescues across the country. Older dogs are often calm, house-trained, and ready to love from day one. Showing 121–150 of 378 below.
Senior Labrador Retrievers are often overlooked in favor of puppies, yet they're frequently house-trained, settled in temperament, and ready to bond immediately. Because they're fully grown, you already know roughly how big they are and what they're like — making an older Labrador Retriever one of the most predictable and rewarding dogs you can welcome home.
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Available senior Labrador Retriever dogs
Senior confirmed
Kahlua
Meet Kahlua, a 2-year old Labrador Retriever / Staffordshire mix around 38 pounds. She is incredibly shy, but also very sweet! She has a petite, stron…
Hudson Paws Dog Rescue • Hudson, NY
10+ years
Waffles (TX)
Waffles (TX) is a female Labrador mix rescued in Texas. Our veterinary partner estimates that Waffles is 5 years old at the time of intake in November…
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
10+ years
Shelby Polly
Shelby Polly is a beautiful Pitbull looking for her forever family! She is estimated to be around 5yr old, and is a medium size weighing 40lbs. Shelby…
Barkville Dog Rescue • Roswell, GA
Senior confirmed
Thomas Jeffrey
Thomas Jeffrey, also known as TJ, is one of our older, longer residents. But don't let his age fool you, he has plenty of energy to go after a ball. T…
Perry County Humane Society of Illinois • DuQuoin, IL
Senior confirmed
Nori
Nori is 3-4 yrs old and 40 lbs of adorable, spunky, smart, very treat motivated, lab mix. She loves women and has learned to trust confident, patient,…
Mountain Pet Rescue • Tabernash, CO
10+ years
Gucci
Female, 3 years, Lab X, 44 lbs Gucci is a sweetheart. She loves to always be by your side and enjoys cuddling. She loves to go for walks, playing in t…
BARCs Rescue • Calgary, AB
Senior confirmed
Vida
Age: 2 years Sex: Spayed female Estimated Breed: Lab/Queensland heeler X Weight: 53 lbs Good with dogs?: No Good with cats?: Unknown, but likely no Go…
BARCs Rescue • Calgary, AB
10+ years
MISTER
My name is Mister. I am currently being fostered. While I am not at the shelter, I am available for adoption. I can be identified by Animal Care & Con…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Senior confirmed
Brewer
Brewer is a 9 year old male Lab/Boxer mix who weighs in at approximately 80 pounds. This dog's adoption fee is $250. Check out the 2 pictures of him w…
Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF-IL) • Wheaton, IL
Senior confirmed
Lola
Lola is a 7 1/2 year old (DOB: 11/3/17), possibly Labrador Retriever/Patterdale Terrier mix. She is active and playful and is crate trained. She's sma…
Amarillo SPCA • Amarillo, TX
Senior confirmed
Boomer
Boomer is 6 years old (DOB: 10/7/19). She is a light brown/brindle colored, female Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull Terrier mix. Boomer is a friendly sweet…
Amarillo SPCA • Amarillo, TX
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Piper
Piper is a sweet girl who is looking for a patient and understanding home that will give her the time she needs to feel comfortable. She would benefit…
Spartanburg Humane Society • Spartanburg, SC
10+ years
Tank
Tank is participating in Camp Love A Pet this week. Kids are teaching him to sit, stay, walk on a leash and do agility training. Tank can be adopted t…
Spartanburg Humane Society • Spartanburg, SC
10+ years
10+ years
Doc Holiday
Doc Holiday is a male senior Labrador Retriever at the Greater Birmingham Humane Society in Birmingham, AL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Greater Birmingham Humane Society • Birmingham, AL
Senior confirmed
Fitu
Fitu is a female Retriever, Labrador senior dog at the Greater Birmingham Humane Society in Birmingham, AL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Greater Birmingham Humane Society • Birmingham, AL
Senior confirmed
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Senior confirmed
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10+ years
Chance
Meet Chance – 10 Years Without a Family… Could You Be His First? Currently in Texas | Transport Available Adoption Fee: $200 for Chance | $200 for Chu…
A Doggie 4 You • Pipe Creek, TX
10+ years
SBC - Anastasia
Foster or forever home wanted, meet Anastasia. The days leading up to the dreaded 4th of July holiday are dangerous for dogs that have been in overcro…
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
10+ years
SBC - Gunner
Foster or forever home wanted, meet Gunner. The days leading up to the dreaded 4th of July holiday are dangerous for dogs that have been in overcrowde…
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
PANTERA
My name is Pantera. I can be identified by Animal Care & Control as A1246914.I appear to be an unaltered male, black Labrador Retriever mix.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
At Risk
Lucky Havard
Meet Lucky! Lucky is a 10 year old Labrador Retriever/Cattle Dog mix who was sadly surrendered to a kill shelter after his former family decided they …
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
10+ years
Shadow/King Havard
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
10+ years
Rhea
Mouth open in greeting, dark brindle beauty, Rhea, is cavorting about with one of her many friends. Sweet and affectionate, playful and bright, she’s …
Our Lil' Bit of Heaven Animal Rescue and Sanctuary • Poland, IN
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Adopting a senior Labrador Retriever — FAQ
What counts as a senior dog?
Most shelters and vets consider a dog "senior" around age 7, though large breeds often age sooner and small breeds a little later. Every dog listed here is 7 years or older.
How do I adopt a senior Labrador Retriever?
Open a dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them, then follow the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization.
Are senior Labrador Retriever dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Labrador Retriever is usually past the high-energy puppy stage and may already know basic commands, which can make ownership easier to ease into. Each profile and shelter can tell you about that dog's individual personality and needs.
Why adopt a senior dog instead of a puppy?
Senior dogs are calmer, usually house-trained, and let you skip the chewing and sleepless nights — and because they are the hardest to place, adopting one can quite literally save a life that might otherwise run out of time.
Are senior Labrador Retriever dogs good with children or other pets?
It depends on the individual dog more than the breed alone. Each dog's profile and the shelter or rescue caring for them can tell you about their history with kids, cats, or other dogs. Senior dogs are often calmer and more predictable than puppies, which can make reading compatibility easier before you commit.
How much does it cost to adopt a senior Labrador Retriever?
Adoption fees vary by shelter and rescue, but senior dogs are frequently discounted or even sponsored — because they wait the longest, many organizations offer reduced fees or cover initial vet care. Open a dog's profile and ask the organization directly for their current fee and what it includes.
Can I foster a senior Labrador Retriever instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Labrador Retriever gets them out of a kennel and into a calm home — which is especially beneficial for older dogs who find shelter life stressful. Ask the organization on any dog's profile whether fostering is an option.
Know a senior dog who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.